Thanks to new visa laws by the government, wherein more people across the world will get to witness the beauty of varied weather in India and the rich cultural experience our country offers, thus giving a boost to tourism in India in 2014.
According to a report released by World Travel & Tourism Council, the tourism sector in India is expected to witness above-average growth this year. WTTC's annual economic impact report 2014, shows that travel and tourism's economic contribution is expected to grow by 7.3% this year, therefore giving a boost to the Indian economy by over 2.5%, as compared to last year.
It is estimated that improved visa facilitation could bring in up to 6 million more international visitors to India which could in turn create 1.8 million more travel jobs in the country over three years. During 2013, travel and tourism industry contributed Rs 63,160 crore to the economy and generated 35 million jobs.
Weather in India affecting tourism
India is a vast country with different parts experience different types of climate. Also, India is one of the few countries where the weather changes after every two to three months. The spatial and temporal changes in the climate and weather in India act as a great magnet to attract tourists and enable them to enjoy the gift of nature.
There is everything for a tourist in India, starting from the Himalayas in the North and paradise unexplored in the Northeast to rich history in Central India and beautiful beaches in South India.
“Technically India can be travelled throughout the year. Even in the most dreaded summer season, there are places like Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh where the weather remains very cool. On the other hand, South India offers a warm weather to escape the freezing cold weather in North India during winters. And weather-wise Northeast should be avoided during Monsoon in India when the weather is damp and extremely humid”, says G.P Sharma, of Skymet’s Meteorological Division.
“So all in all weather does and will play a major role in the growth of tourism this year”, adds G.P Sharma.
The varied Indian climate is a potent factor which works to attract tourists from across the globe and promote Indian tourism. Let’s just hope, the recently in news El-Nino and its possibilities of affecting the monsoon in India this year does not hamper the plans of those wanting to visit India when it is lush green during the rains.
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